Packers Ready To Cut Aaron Jones Loose?

Packers Ready To Cut Aaron Jones Loose?

one year ago

When asked whether Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) would play in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Matt LaFleur said the team is "ready to cut him loose." Jones has been limited in practice this week with the same left-hamstring injury he picked up in the season opener, but it appears he will be active on Sunday and could see an elevated role in the backfield. He did play a season-high 51 percent of the offensive snaps in last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but it amounted to just seven carries for 29 yards. He added a season-high four receptions for 17 yards. The 28-year-old's injury and Green Bay's inept offense have made Jones more of an RB3/flex for fantasy managers in 2023. However, things could be looking up if the Packers are ready to take the reigns off Jones moving forward.

Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman